GSHEC is doing a wide range of acivities for the development of vulnerable people.
Good Shepherd Health Education Centre and Dispensary (GSHEC) is a Non-Governmental Organization based at Karamadai, Coimbatore District, Tamil Nadu, South India. It has been working for the Welfare and upliftment of the downtrodden people through Sustainable Development Programs.
Established in 1977 by the Franciscan Clarist Congregation, the organization was registered as a charitable society under Tamil Nadu societies Registration act in the year 1981. In 2005, the branch Karunya Social Centre was established in Valparai to enhance the living qualities of mostly tea puckers in the hill area.
Initially the Centre concentrated purely on the health needs of the people, but in the later years it has expanded its services. Now there are activities in social empowerment, political empowerment, economic empowerment and literacy programmes.
We helped poor and marginalised rural communities in 200 villages in Karamadai Block, Mettupalayam & P.N Palayam, Valparai Hills of Tamil Nadu State, South India.
Distribution of grocery kit in association with Boehringer Ingelheim , Germany and Karl Kübel Stiftung, Germany
A small river named Duden flows by their place and supplies it with the necessary regelialia.
An event was organized at GSHEC on 23.01.2020 to honor the leaders who have elected in the panchayat election held in December 2019.
Children’s Day 2019 was celebrated in GSHEC on 17.11.2019. 200 children from the SEED project villages participated in the celebration.
Implementing household level solid waste management using bio-clean technology in Thekkampatti region of Karamadai Block of Coimbatore district.
The day was celebrated with the children of Student Learning Facilitation Centres from 6 project villages of Thekkampatti region of Karamadai Panchayat.
Initiated an innovative training to the women from the project villages of Thekkamapatti (Karamadai Block) and Valparai to equip them with the skills of construction.
200 children from 6 project villages came and the cultural programmes were held by the children's club members. Prizes were distributed to the winners of village level competitions.
GSHEC has established a vocational skill training centre in Thekkampatti as a part of the twinning project in Thekkampatti of Karamadai Block.
GSHEC is going to celebrate its 40th year (Ruby Jubilee) on 29th July 2017 at 4. 00 pm in the campus of GSHEC
In Appreciation For our Timeless Service and Dedication. There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure.
The best NGO for the implementation of child labour abolition programme, by District Collector Thiru.G.Santhanam IAS, (in 1991)
The best School, (Little Flower School) for the education of school dropouts by District Collector Thiru.G.Santhanam IAS, (in 1991)
Award for the best service rendered to the weaker section of the society since 27 years given by Bishop Mar Jacob Manathodath to Sr. Anila Mathew (03.01.2004)
“Sevai Mangai Award” given by Kalai Priyargal Trust, Coimbatore to Sr. Anila Mathew, Secretary (01.07.2007)
“Best Social Service Award” by CHDP, the reputed NGO at Udumalpet, Coimbatore District to Sr. Anila Mathew (16.12.2009)
“Gold Star Millennium Award” given by The National Integrity Cultural Academy, Chennai to Sr. Anila Mathew, Secretary (09.01.2010)
“Star Achiever Award” given by The National Integrity Cultural Academy, Chennai, to Good Shepherd Health Education Centre and Dispensary, Karamdai (09.01.2010)
Best Rotary Vocational Excellence Award given by The Rotary Club of Mettupalayam to Good Shepherd Health Education Centre and Dispensary, Karamdai (12.07.2011)
Good Samaritan Award given to Sr. Anila Mathew in honour of Outstanding Social Work by Agape Movement, Chicago & Kottayam Social Service Society, Kerala on (29.01.2012)
Appreciation Award from Bishop Paul Alappat, Ramanathapuram Diocese for Best Social Services (08.07.2012)
Seva Rathna Award given to Sr. Anila Mathew by Bharathiyar Social Cultural Academy & Bannari Trust as acknowledgement and recognition of her contribution in the Rich field of Social Work (03.01.2015)
The work of Good Shepherd can be outlined under the six components Health, Social Empowerment, Economic Empowerment, Infrastructure, Education and Skill Training.
The approaches of Good Shepherd are generally very community centred. Building a community structure is our main tool for social empowerment.
Extending one's knowledge is the first measurement to give the ability of making an improvement to her or his life.
The goal of the component Economical Empowerment is to provide financial independence and stability for women in the society.
Having a good education is the basement of a bright and economical secure future for the individual and society.
Being in good health is essential for happiness and well being. Therefore our ambition is to improve the health status of villagers.
Having a place to call home is fundamental for a regular life and gives economic security.
We help young Women , men & children from about 30,000 families, in 200 Villages in Karamadai.
Karamadai Block in Coimbatore District
Mettupalayam Municipality
P.N Palayam Town & Block
Thudiyalur Town
4 Veerapandi Town
Valparai Hills (3rd Grade Municipality)
